Professional Development Seminar

Topic: Compliance, Legal and Security Aspects of Open Source Software
Date: 12 August 2008 (Tuesday)
Time: Refreshment from 6 pm
Presentation from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm / Venue: Lecture Room UR1
SCOPE Admiralty Learning Centre
8/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty
Presenter: / Dave Yip
President
Gamatech Limited

Today, open source software is being used by almost all organizations, large or small. It is usually the case that custom-built applications comprise of some open source codes since developers and programmers typically make use of available open source codes downloaded from the Internet to reduce development time and effort. However, little do they or their organizations realize that some open source codes come with license restrictions and carry certain obligations with their usage. And, very often, these obligations are not fulfilled by organizations and consequences could be detrimental. Mr Yip will provide some insight into this practice and what organizations need to be.

Mr Dave S. Y. Yip is the founder and president of Gamatech Limited. Gamatech is a security solution IT firm and a subsidiary of Karin Technology Holdings Limited. Prior to founding Gamatech, Dave had worked in various organizations, including the Standard Chartered Bank, PCCW, Wang Computer and Olivetti. Dave has over 24 years working experience in the Information Technology Industry and, in recent years, Mr. Yip has been focusing on security areas, in particular, PKI, smartcard, certification authority, security audit, secure remote access, security assessment, Identity Management, Single Sign-on, Authentication & Authorization and Directory Service Technologies.

Fee: ISACA Member: $100 HKICPA/HKCS Members: $150 Non-member: $200

Payment can be made at the door when attending seminar. Cheques should be made payable to

“The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (HK Chapter) Limited”.

Please reserve your place by e-mailing to or faxing to (852)-8101-2802 (using the Reservation Reply slip below). Don’t forget – this seminar can be counted towards valuable ISACA continuing education hours! We hope to see you there!

Please also note your diary date for our next seminar to be held on Tuesday, 9 September 2008. Details will be forwarded to you later.
Victor Tan
Director, Professional Development, ISACA HK Chapter / Vincent Chan
President, ISACA HK Chapter

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